Esfahan
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Future of Urban Living May Begin in Courtyards
In the context of growing density and urban expense, one of the oldest architectural features of urban development is reemerging in the city…
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Isfahan Highlights Its Cultural Potential Through International Children’s Film Festival
The 38th International Film Festival for Children and Youth, held in Isfahan from October 3 to 8, 2026, demonstrated the city’s capacity to bring…
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Investing in Children’s Cinema Can Spare the Country Heavy Social Costs in the Future
Isfahan Governor Mehdi Jamalinejad has described children’s cinema as far more than entertainment, calling it a foundation for shaping children’s…
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Children’s Film Festival Offers Opportunity to Strengthen Iranian Youth Identity
The 38th International Film Festival for Children and Young Adults in Isfahan has been described as an important opportunity to strengthen the…
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Isfahan Children’s Film Festival Takes the Celebration to Neighborhoods
The 38th International Children and Young Adults’ Film Festival in Isfahan is taking its celebrations beyond the main festival venue and into…
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Isfahan seeks to turn children’s film festival into a year-round cultural event
Isfahan is seeking to move its International Film Festival for Children and Young Adults beyond the boundaries of a six-day cultural event, with…
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More Than 400 Children’s Festival Programs to Be Held Across Isfahan Neighborhoods
More than 400 cultural and artistic programs will be held across neighborhoods and urban districts of Isfahan as part of the 38th International…
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Children’s Film Festival strengthens Isfahan’s identity as a child-friendly city
The International Children and Youth Film Festival is helping strengthen Isfahan’s identity as a “Child-Friendly City” by creating opportunities…
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Isfahan puts its cultural-city capacity on display with international children’s film festival
Isfahan is set to host the 38th International Film Festival for Children and Young Adults from October 3 to 8, reaffirming the historic city’s…
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Media Literacy Campaign ‘Wait a Moment’ to Be Held at Isfahan Intersections
The “Wait a Moment” media campaign will be held at selected busy intersections across Isfahan from September 19 to 25, aiming to promote media…
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Isfahan Begins Replacing 96,000 Aging Motorcycles With Electric Models
Isfahan has launched a major program to replace 96,000 aging motorcycles with electric models as part of the city’s efforts to tackle air pollution…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Reclaiming Urban Identity by Integrating Local, Historic Character into Contemporary Urban Elements
A unique urban identity is not limited to monuments and historic buildings but also includes elements of the urban public realm, such as seating,…
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Four Iranian Historic Water Structures Selected for WHIS Recognition
Four historic Iranian water and irrigation structures — Si-o-se-pol in Isfahan, Band-e Amir in Fars, the Shadorvan Grand Weir in Khuzestan and…
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Isfahan begins digitizing 2,000 cultural heritage records
Isfahan’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department has launched a project to digitally preserve around 2,000 documents and records…
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Isfahan to Bring Its Urban Memories to Life Through Public Art
The Isfahan Municipality’s Beautification Organization is set to implement a major project titled “Urban Memories of Isfahan,” featuring public…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
From City of Polish Children Toward Enduring Bond Between Isfahan, Kraków
Unlike most inter-city partnerships, whose origins, trade agreements, or tourism exchanges are grounded in commercial affairs, common industrial…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Isfahan, Saint Petersburg Shaping Future of City Diplomacy
The best sister-city partnerships aren’t just about signing a few documents and calling it done. They actually turn into lasting connections—bringing…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Zayandehrud and Isfahan; A Bond Beyond Water
Rivers have been instrumental in shaping the history of cities since their very beginnings. Cities were founded along rivers long before there…
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Isfahan, World Capital of Traditional Arts and Handicrafts
Isfahan has played a pioneering role in the development of culture and civilization throughout history and possesses a rich and distinguished…
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First Visual Documentation of the Destruction of Isfahan's Chehel Sotoun Palace During Wartime
During a military aggression involving aerial bombardment by American and Zionist forces against the historic urban fabric of Isfahan, a total…
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Isfahan Takes Crown as Iran’s Renewable Energy Hub
Isfahan has cemented its position as Iran’s renewable energy capital, securing top national honors and leading a massive solar expansion
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Between Tradition and Tomorrow
Survival of Family Occupations in Isfahan
In Isfahan, a city where history is not confined to museums but lives on in workshops, bazaars, and narrow alleyways, hereditary occupations…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
Isfahan Embraces Electric Transport to Tackle Pollution, Traffic
Electric vehicles aren’t just some futuristic concept anymore. Over the past few years, they’ve gone from being a luxury technology in wealthy…
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By Elahe Seyfodin
How is Isfahan benefiting from urban branding?
In the era of globalization and rapid urban transformations, cities are forced to turn to innovative tools such as urban branding to maintain…
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Isfahan Embodies Union of Past Glory, Enduring Beauty
As the first whispers of spring dance across the horizon, Isfahan awakens from its slumber, transforming into a vibrant tapestry of life and…
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Blue Domes Beckon
Isfahan Named Asian Capital of Tourism 2025
The Asian Mayors Forum (AMF) has announced the recipients of the Capital of Culture, Capital of Environment, and Capital of Tourism awards for…
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Isfahan Set to Shine as Host of the World Historic Cities Forum 2027
Referring to Isfahan's selection as the host of the World Historic Cities Forum in 2027, the mayor of Isfahan expressed that this event presents…
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Isfahan Hosts 14th International Exhibition of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Hotel, Showcasing Iran's Rich Cultural Heritage and Artisan Excellence
The 14th edition of the International Exhibition of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Hotel is currently taking place in Isfahan, Iran. This event underscores…